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  • 1.00 Credits

    Acquaints the student with the fundamentals of wine. This lecture/laboratory course focuses on basic terminology, service standards, wine and champagne service, types of wine, and the major wine producing countries and regions around the world. A course fee is required. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board allows persons 18 years of age and older to serve wines and spirits. Since some activities involve wine sampling, including in-class activities and winery tours, students must provide the same documentation of age as would be required by a public establishment to be served alcoholic beverages.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Acquaints the student with the fundamentals of wine. This lecture/laboratory course focuses on basic terminology, service standards, wine and champagne service, types of wine, and the major wine producing countries and regions around the world. A course fee is required. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board allows persons 18 years of age and older to serve wines and spirits. Since some activities involve wine sampling, including in-class activities and winery tours, students must provide the same documentation of age as would be required by a public establishment to be served alcoholic beverages.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Utilizes basic math principles as related to industry specific calculations, operating ratios and formulas used by hospitality professionals. This course specifically addresses decimals; percentages; weight, volume, and metric measurements; edible and as purchased yields; food and beverage cost percentages; and recipe conversions, costing, and menu pricing. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: Placement through the College Testing and Placement Program or completion of MATH 008 or 010 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    MATH 006, 007, 008, 010, 020, 045, 051, 070, 080, 090, 091, 100, 103, 104, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 119, 121, or 202
  • 2.00 Credits

    Utilizes basic math principles as related to industry specific calculations, operating ratios and formulas used by hospitality professionals. This course specifically addresses decimals; percentages; weight, volume, and metric measurements; edible and as purchased yields; food and beverage cost percentages; and recipe conversions, costing, and menu pricing. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: Placement through the College Testing and Placement Program or completion of MATH 008 or 010 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    MATH 006,008,010,007,020,051,045,070,080,090,091,100,103,104,110,111,113,114,116,119,121, or 202
  • 1.00 Credits

    Covers the fundamentals of bartending. The course focuses on basic terminology, service standards, product knowledge, beverage preparation, and the legal aspects of serving alcohol. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board allows persons 18 years of age and older to serve wines and spirits. Since some course activities involve wine tasting and a brewery tour, students must provide teh same documentation of age to be served alcoholic beverages as would be required by a public establishment. A course fee is required.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Covers the fundamentals of bartending. The course focuses on basic terminology, service standards, product knowledge, beverage preparation, and the legal aspects of serving alcohol. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board allows persons 18 years of age and older to serve wines and spirits. Since some course activities involve wine tasting and a brewery tour, students must provide teh same documentation of age to be served alcoholic beverages as would be required by a public establishment. A course fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Covers basic nutrition principles as it applies to food service. This course addresses the digestive system, the six nutrients and their role in the body, food sources, nutrient recommendations, and nutritional needs during the life cycle, nutritional factors in food selection and preparation, and the development of healthful recipes and menus. Nutrition and disease including weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer are discussed. In addition, this course applies computerized nutrition analysis software for menus and diets, as well as to evaluate nutritional information for the public.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Covers the principles of marketing as they apply to menu design and product promotion in a hospitality operation. This course addresses the principles and practices used to develop a variety of menus for a specific market group, for merchandising food and beverages, and for physical menu design, pricing, and promotion.